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For best results, squeegee the glass after each use and dry with a soft cloth. Record the following purchase information for your records or in the event you need to contact DreamLine ® Purchase Order...
Table of Contents Section Title Page # ClearMax™ Coating Information — Warnings and General Preparation Model Specific Preparation Tools Detailed Diagram of Shower Panel Glass Components Parts List Model Diagram Installation Steps 8-22 180º Strike Vinyl Installation 15,16 Product Maintenance Troubleshooting Factory Parts Information 25-26...
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IMPORTANT GENERAL PREPARATION • DreamLine® reserves the right to alter, modify or redesign products any time without • After opening all boxes and packages, read this introduction carefully. Check that all the prior notice for product improvement and customer experience. Please refer to the items are included in the package by marking off the components on the “Detailed...
Model Specific Preparation 5/8” (15.8mm) minimum REQUIRED: threshold 1/2” (12.7mm) Out-of-Plumb 5/8”(15.8mm) Adjustment on the minimum Vertical U-Channel ±0.0 ±0.0 threshold Only; Verify threshold and walls with a level Threshold must be level ±0.0 ±0.0 Threshold must be level single panel installation inline panel installation This model is reversible for right or left-hand panel installation.
Diagram on page 5; and packing list in this manual as a reference. Before discarding the carton, check for small hardware bags that may have fallen to the bottom of the box. If any NOTE parts are damaged or missing, please contact DreamLine for replacement. The shipping ®...
Parts List INLINE *180˚ Strike Vinyl (#19) is currently only packaged PANEL model with the Unidoor Edge door glass and is used with only NOTE door and inline panel glass configuration only; 180˚ Strike Vinyl is not used with the single panel installation.
Inline Panel. Recheck the finished opening size before *24” LINEA Toulon (609.6mm) beginning the installation. Specific model panel shown minimum 34” size information can be found on (863.6mm) DreamLine.com. FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
Before you begin the installation, recheck the ±0.0 ±0.0 finished opening size, the walls for plumb and the threshold for level. Specific model size information can be found on DreamLine.com. ±0.0 ±0.0 Tools Needed Fig 1b UNIDOOR EDGE door shown...
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Glass Width (W) Glass Height (H) Parts Needed Fig 2 Tools Needed When applicable, patterned glass is designed to NOTE be installed with the wider border at the bottom. FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
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Cut the Bottom U-Channel to: Glass Width (W) (+) 3/16” = 34” (863.6mm)=(L)** (see EXCEPTION below) Fig 3a Cut the Vertical U-Channel to: Glass Height (H) (-) 13/16” = (V) (for 72” model height, V= 71” (1803.6mm) Fig 3b Cut the Vertical U-Channel to 71” (1803.4mm) NOTE for the standard 72”...
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Mark at least three (3) holes for Fig 4a the Bottom U-Channel (#29). right wall single panel installation shown INLINE PANEL model only Fig 4b NOTE right wall inline panel installation shown Tools Needed To align the inline panel glass with an installed door: Hold the door glass parallel with the outside of the threshold;...
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◾For installation into an Acrylic Threshold: NOTE drill an Ø1/8”(3mm) hole and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screw (#23) ◾For installation into a Tile Threshold: drill a Ø3/16”(4.76mm) hole up to the stud, drill an Ø1/8” (3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screw (#23) For drilling into wall/threshold surfaces, use...
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Fig 6 right wall panel installation shown To prevent damage to the glass: Fully countersink the screws so the screw heads do not stick up above the Parts Needed surface of the u-channel. Tools Needed FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
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Fig 7a 2” (50.8mm) Fig 7b Parts Needed Tools Needed Cut several 2”- 3” (50.4mm-76.2mm) pieces of the PVC Glass Spacer 0.5mm (#28). DO NOT install one long continuous piece into the Bottom (#29) U-Channel! FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
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INLINE PANEL model only Determine the proper orientation of the 180° Strike Vinyl (#19). Cut a 1” (25.4mm) notch into the bottom end to allow the vinyl to fit tight around the Bottom U-Channel (#29) for Step#9. inside 1” outside inside inline panel...
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NOTE The Vertical (#09) U-Channel sits on top of the Bottom (#29) U-Channel. Fig 9a right wall single panel installation shown INLINE PANEL inside model only inline panel Fig 9b right wall inline panel installation shown FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
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1/2” NOTE For the single panel installation, it is optional to dry-fit the Panel Glass (#11) into the u-channels before marking the Vertical Fig 10a U-Channel (#09) position on the wall. right wall single panel installation shown INLINE 1/2” PANEL model 1/16”...
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◾If a stud is present behind the wall: NOTE drill a Ø3/16”(4.76mm) hole up to the stud, drill an Ø1/8” (3mm) pilot hole into the stud and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screws (#23) ◾If no stud is present behind the wall: drill a Ø5/16”(8mm) hole and insert the Wall Anchors (#13) and use the ST4.2 x 40mm Countersunk Screws (#23).
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The Vertical (#09) U-Channel NOTE sits on top of the Bottom (#29) U-Channel. Fig 12 right wall installation shown for single or inline panel Parts Needed To prevent damage to the glass: Fully countersink the screws so Tools Needed the screw heads do not stick out from the surface of the u-channel.
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Fig 13 right wall panel installation shown Parts Needed After applying silicone into the Bottom U-Channel, install several Tools Needed NOTE 2”- 3” pieces of the PVC Glass Spacer 0.5mm (#28) into the Bottom U-Channel (#29) to protect the bottom edge of the glass. (Fig 11.3) FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
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Fig 14 right wall panel installation shown Slide the panel glass into the vertical u-channel first NOTE and then slide it down into the bottom u-channel. Tools Needed FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
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The surfaces need to be clean and free of debris before applying silicone NOTE Hours Hours Fig 15a Fig 15b right wall single panel installation shown right wall inline panel installation shown Tools Needed Allow 24 hours for the silicone to cure before using the shower FRENCH LINEA Shower Panel Installation Manual Ver 2 022020...
To maximize the life of your door, it is important to regularly inspect the glass and other hardware for misalignment, proper attachment, NOTE and/or damage. Contact DreamLine with any questions or concerns. ® FRENCH LINEA Maintenance Checklist ◻...
Suggested Solution Page(s) •Check all shipping/packaging material for missing parts/components. Missing Parts •If not found, contact DreamLine Customer Support [1-866-731-2244] to order ―― factory part replacement. •Inspect the 180º Degree Strike Vinyl (#19) and ensure the orientation of the Door Glass does not close vinyl is correct.
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